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Tansy Harcourt is a senior writer and columnist with the Australian. Tansy has worked in radio, TV and print and previously worked at the Australian Financial Review, Bloomberg and the ABC, with a four year “break” working in strategy at Qantas. Connect with Tansy via LinkedIn.

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The economyEconomics

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 25: Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher hold a budget lockup press conference to announce details of the 2022-23 federal budget to the media at Parliament House on October 25, 2022 in Canberra, Australia. Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers will deliver the Albanese government's first budget later today. The 2022-23 federal budget will include lower-priced medicines, available from January 1, 2023, $1.4 billion to extend COVID-19 response measures until December 31st, $33.6 million in medical research grants to help reduce the number of those affected by heart disease and stroke. For families and women, paid parental leave allowance will be expanded by six weeks up to 26 weeks, amounting to an extra $6499 and $15.8 million will fund projects to increase women's participation and representation in the workforce and leadership roles. (Photo by Martin Ollman/Getty Images)

Future Fund’s earnings to ease as inflation bites

The Future Fund’s returns will be negatively affected by moves to control inflation and geopolitical tensions.

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Fear of poker machine regulation hits Endeavour

Findings of billions of dollars of ‘dirty’ money being put through poker machines in NSW by means the likelihood of tougher regulations for Endeavour Group and its rivals.

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FundsFinancial Services

17/8/22: Magellan New CEO David George. John Feder/The Australian.

Magellan boss promises to fix the mess

Chief executive David George is confident he can restore the reputation of his firm after it lost $50bn in funds under management amid controversy and key personnel changes.

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FundsFinancial Services

The S&P 200 showing dramatic losses at the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) in Sydney, Wednesday, March 22, 2017. The share market is suffering its biggest fall in more than four months due to concerns about possible delays to US President Donald Trump's planned healthcare and tax changes (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING

Pendal gains after smaller than expected outflows

Investors pile into Pendal, which is in the middle of a $2.5bn takeover from Perpetual, after booking a smaller than expected outflow in funds.

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BusinessFinancial Services

Now Morningstar puts Magellan funds on watch

Morningstar has joined Lonsec and Zenith on placing multiple funds of former fund darling Magellan on ratings watch.

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The EverestNation

14/10/22: Everest Trainer Joe Pride with runner in tomorrowÃ¢â¬â¢s race Eduardo at his stables at Warwick Farm. John Feder/The Australian.

Trainers move mountains for a shot at The Everest

Gun three-year-old Giga Kick is a real contender, and winning The Everest would be a game changer for trainer Clayton Douglas.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH OCTOBER 13, 2022. The Everest 2022 favourite Nature Strip, with strapper Stuart Williams after track work at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Dirty dozen: Who holds The Everest’s 12 slots

It’s billionaires at the ready for The Everest race at Sydney’s Randwick, with the slot holders ranging from stockbrokers to Middle East royalty.

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BankingBusiness

George Frazis, Managing Director and CEO of BOQ, regarding today’s announcement of the acquisition of ME Bank. Picture Nick Cubbin

BoQ surges despite muted results

Bank of Queensland shares surged on Wednesday after the company reported full year earnings that showed a strong improvement in net interest margin in the fourth quarter.

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SuperannuationFinancial Services

ASIC probes the ethics of super funds’ green claims

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission says various funds and some listed companies are under active review.

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ExclusiveBusiness

Brunette Downs Station. Picture: Supplied

The cattle empire that’s red meat for billionaires

The Australian Agriculture Company is the world’s biggest wagyu producer, has five planes and 14,000km of road. And it’s attracting a lot of attention.

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